Histon and Impington Archaeology Group - Monthly talk
'The History of the Chivers' Jam Factory at Histon, 1873-1960' by David Oates (HIAG)
Monday 3rd July at 7:30pm
Histon Baptist Church
Members £2 Non-members £3 Refreshments Available
GamArch - Open Event
'Gamlingay Saxon Heritage: your chance to find out more!'
Thursday 6th July at 7:30pm
Kier Suite, The Eco Hub Gamlingay Community Centre, Stocks Lane, Gamlingay, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 3JR
All welcome
Twenty years ago this year a major archaeological dig took place on the area where the new houses are on Station Road. The finds were very significant: remains of a settlement, and a large Saxon burial site, with evidence of some 118 internments. This Saxon cemetery was an early example of early Christian burials, and a rare example of the changes to the beliefs of people moving from pagan to Christian. This event will include a review of the original findings by Quinton Carroll (Cambridgeshire Historic Environment Team) and an introduction to a major new project led by Dr Sarah Inskip (University of Cambridge). The project is funded by the Wellcome Trust and seeks to examine the health and life of these residents. This is an open meeting for everyone and is planned by GamArch, in partnership with the Gamlingay History Society.
'Gamlingay Saxon Heritage: your chance to find out more!'
Thursday 6th July at 7:30pm
Kier Suite, The Eco Hub Gamlingay Community Centre, Stocks Lane, Gamlingay, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 3JR
All welcome
Twenty years ago this year a major archaeological dig took place on the area where the new houses are on Station Road. The finds were very significant: remains of a settlement, and a large Saxon burial site, with evidence of some 118 internments. This Saxon cemetery was an early example of early Christian burials, and a rare example of the changes to the beliefs of people moving from pagan to Christian. This event will include a review of the original findings by Quinton Carroll (Cambridgeshire Historic Environment Team) and an introduction to a major new project led by Dr Sarah Inskip (University of Cambridge). The project is funded by the Wellcome Trust and seeks to examine the health and life of these residents. This is an open meeting for everyone and is planned by GamArch, in partnership with the Gamlingay History Society.
Cambridge Archaeological Unit - Open Day
Northstowe Phase 2
Saturday 8th July 10am - 4pm
Site Tours and Display of Finds
Access via Old Oakington Barracks gate, Rampton Road, Longstanton (CB24 3EN)
Parking available on site
Sensible footwear advisable
Co-ordinated by the Council for British Archaeology, the Festival offers hundreds of events nationwide, organised by museums, heritage organisations, national and country parks, universities, local societies, and community archaeologists. You can search for events taking place on the Festival's website: http://www.archaeologyfestival.org.uk/whatson/